Explore Ancient Egypt!: 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments (Explore Your World series)

✍ Scribed by Carmella Van Vleet

• Publisher: Nomad Press
• Year: 2008
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 98
• Series: Explore Your World Series
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

From pyramids and mummies to temples and pharaohs, this creative and engaging reference explores what makes ancient Egypt one of most fascinating civilizations of all time. Combining diagrams, facts, and activities, this hands-on guide is a fun way to introduce kids to the incredible, ancient Egyptian world. Both entertaining and educational, this activity book features 25 interactive projects and games that use easily obtainable materials and require little adult supervision. Activities include making a scarab necklace, making an Egyptian headrest, and playing khuzza lawizza (Egyptian leap frog).   

✦ Table of Contents

Contents......Page 6
Let's Explore Egypt!......Page 8
Egyptian Homes......Page 18
Beer, Bread & Bartering......Page 28
PlayTime......Page 41
Amulets, Clothes & Makeup......Page 53
King Tut & Other Cool Kings......Page 64
Mummies & Pyramids......Page 74
Glossary......Page 91
Resources......Page 93
Index......Page 95